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BRWH

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Incorrect diagnostic coding may do all of the following except:
 
  A) impede the office's ability to get paid by the insurance carrier.
  B) adversely affect the patient's ability to obtain health insurance coverage in the future.
  C) allow the office to get paid in a timely manner.
  D) require the office to complete another CMS-1500 claim form with correct diagnosis codes.

Question 2

___________ means the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but may be reported together if documented.
 
  A) Excludes1
  B) Excludes2
  C) Includes notes
  D) NEC



Jsherida

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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